Thursday, August 28, 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will release 'The Incredible Hulk' for Blu-ray on October 21st, day-and-date with the DVD release. The two two-disc set (a BD-50 with a DVD containing a digital copy of the film) will feature 1080p VC-1 video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

*NOTE- During an interview with director Louis Leterrier, he mentioned that the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Incredible Hulk' will contain 70 minutes of cut footage. Apparently, during the editing process, some much-loved scenes got cut (including one which is in the trailer, but won't be in the final cut of the film), and the Blu-ray will showcase them all.

The Criterion Collection has posted details for their first five Blu-ray Disc titles. 'The Third Man' and 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' are set for release on November 18th, while three more titles - 'Bottle Rocket,' 'Chungking Express,' and the critically acclaimed 'The Last Emperor' - arrive one week later on the 25th. The films will be presented in their original (or director approved) aspect ratios in new high definition digital transfers, featuring lossless and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio mixes. Each title will also contain a wealth of extra features.

Monday, August 25, 2008

New Line Home Entertainment in conjunction with Warner Home Video have announced that they will release 'Austin Powers Collection: Shagadelic Edition, Loaded with Extra Mojo' for Blu-ray on December 2nd. The set will include all three Austin Powers films ('International Man of Mystery', 'The Spy Who Shagged Me', and 'Goldmember') in stunning high definition.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

WALL-E tells the story of a robot who's been left alone on Earth for hundreds of years, after humanity gave up the planet when they'd made it uninhabitable. In that time little WALL•E picked up something that wasn't in his original programming - a personality. His life is turned upsidedown by the arrival of another robot, whom he soon falls in love with. When she leaves, WALL•E attempts to follow, and his journey across the stars may end up being humanity's best hope for the future.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring 'Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition' to Blu-ray on December 2nd, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. The discs will come in a specially prepared box that features an intricate laser-cut Moroccan design. Inside the box will include collectibles such as reproductions of executive memos and props, a branded passport holder, luggage tag, photo book and mail-in offer for a movie poster.

DreamWorks has revealed that they will bring their CGI animated film 'Kung Fu Panda' starring Jack Black, to Blu-ray on November 11, day-and-date with the DVD release. Technical specs have yet to be announced at this time, but a top-quality video and audio presentation is pretty much expected

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the complete sci-fi series 'Firefly' to Blu-ray on November 11th. The 14 episodes will be spread across three BD-50s utilizing 1.78:1 1080p video accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The set will also feature exclusive material over the previous DVD release.